Cheltenham College
Co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3–18, offering academic excellence, exceptional pastoral care and a strong sense of community.
Ideal student
Well-rounded pupils who thrive in a supportive community and enjoy getting involved in all aspects of school life.
Main sports
Rugby, hockey, netball, cricket and tennis are the College’s core sports, underpinned by strong coaching and excellent facilities.
Stand-out facilities
A premium cricket ground and pavilion hosting the Gloucestershire County Cricket Festival at Cheltenham College for over 150 years.
Saturday school
Yes – 21 Saturdays per year, with lessons in the morning and sport in the afternoon.
Did you know?
Cheltenham College is the public school with the most former pupils eaten by tigers (at least seven, but none this century…)
Our takeaway
A classic co-ed boarding school, Cheltenham College balances academic ambition with sport, the arts and a real sense of community.
"Cheltenham is a vibrant and exciting school, with traditional values but a very modern approach. We pride ourselves on going beyond your expectations as a parent, in our support for your child. In doing so, we enable our pupils to achieve above their expectations of themselves."
School Information
| Year | A-level (% A*) |
A-level (% A*/A) |
A-level (% A*/B) |
GSCE (% 9/8/7) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21.1 | 51.8 | 82.1 | 59.3 |
| 2024 | 11.4 | 41.7 | 76.3 | 55.7 |
| 2023 | 19.7 | 51.7 | 79 | 57.8 |